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Malmsbury made: Geoff Achison a blues ‘hall of famer’

Blues-roots legend Geoff Achison has helped put his hometown of Malmsbury on the map. The guitarist and singer-songwriter has seen international success and more recently...

Man airlifted after Hanging Rock fall

Paramedics have airlifted a man involved in a fall from the summit of Hanging Rock this morning. The man in his 20s was assessed at...

First step in Edgecombe Road plan approved

A 42-lot subdivision for Edgecombe Road has become the first part of a major three-stage development proposed for Kyneton to gain approval. Macedon Ranges Council...

Local brew sells at speed

Two Romsey brewers are putting big plans into play after their first commercial batch of Daily Lager sold out in 24 hours across the...

Maternity service a step closer

Castlemaine Health is a step closer to resuming maternity services with the announcement of the hospital's new collaborative model of care. Women will be able...

First of three before council

Macedon Ranges Shire councillors are expected to decide on a 42-lot subdivision for Kyneton's Edgecombe Road this week. The application forms part of a major...

Intersection with issues

A Kyneton intersection that has remained unchanged since the road it meets was the former Calder Highway is desperately in need of an upgrade,...

Maldon’s makeover powers ahead

The first stage of historic Maldon's multi-million dollar makeover is well under way, with works to move the town's electricity underground powering ahead. Bendigo West...

SITE SALE STALEMATE: Value of Hanging Rock’s East Paddock in dispute

Question hangs over the true value of Hanging Rock's East Paddock as Macedon Ranges Shire Council and the state government draw lines in the...

‘Rock’ races switch to Kyneton

The traditional New Year's Day race meeting that draws thousands of people to Hanging Rock is being transferred to Kyneton. The Kyneton and Hanging Rock...

Hepburn war on waste

A group of Hepburn Shire residents has begun its own war on waste and is looking for input from the wider community to collaborate...

A gnawing problem

Quite a few people are said to keep a secret in their closet. Turns out one Castlemaine area woman had a secret in her closet...

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